NRHA's product knowledge training
programs for employees are designed
to give store associates the information they need to be productive right from the
start. We offer training programs in core hardware and building materials categories
and it's free to all NRHA members.

January 7, 2013 — The reports have been confirmed. Ace Hardware Corporation announced a long-term strategic supply relationship with Valspar late last week in which the national paint company will manufacture and supply Ace-branded paint products and make a comprehensive line of Valspar-branded paints available to U.S. Ace retailers. Valspar also acquired Ace Hardware’s paint manufacturing assets, including two manufacturing facilities located near Chicago. Read more »

March 26, 2012 — After a strong year in 2011, Atchison, Kan.-based wholesaler Blish-Mize is on track for a repeat performance as it reported strong attendance at its 2012 Spring Market, held March 23-24 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kan. Read more »

November 23, 2011 — Lancaster, the nation’s largest paint sundry distributor, has announced plans to co-locate its new Lancaster Trade Show with The National Hardware Show® in Las Vegas in May 2012. Read more »